Repaired Artemis II rocket returns to launch pad
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NASA returns repaired Artemis II rocket to launch pad, targeting early April launch for human lunar exploration mission.
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NASA has returned the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad following repairs to address an issue that forced the spacecraft to be rolled back last month. The rocket is designed to carry astronauts around the far side of the moon as part of NASA's effort to return humans to lunar exploration. The agency is targeting early April for the launch, marking a significant milestone in the Artemis program's timeline to establish sustained human presence on and around the moon. The repair and return to the pad represent progress on one of NASA's most ambitious projects, though the mission has already experienced delays from its original schedule. A successful Artemis II launch would pave the way for the subsequent Artemis III mission, which aims to land astronauts on the lunar surface.
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